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- The Story of The Pea - by The Pea
One day I found a gift. In my pocket was a package of peas. How special I am to have this gift. This gift was going to bring me great joy. They were going to bring me happiness; they were going to bring me an abundance of food. Each day I spent time with my peas. I imagined a great ...
Views: 1057 - The Stress of Difficult People - by "They call him a wit. They¡¯re half right!". Obnoxious, nasty people - they're a big part of our stress load, at work or at home. They might be a boss, a customer, co-worker, neighbour or spouse. Any peaceful workplace or family can be disrupted by one person with a grudge, a mental illness, ...
Views: 784 - The Sweet Stream of Life - by Never does nature say one thing and wisdom another.
~Juvenal, Satires
When I envision life as one continuous, free flowing stream nothing I encounter comes as a shock. Becoming one with my life, as with nature, I can clearly see the significance of the moss that gathers, the boulders that ...
Views: 791 - The Ten Commitments - by Your parents were writing the opening lines to the screenplay of your life by the time you arrived onstage, and for much of your existence you have been reading from the script you were handed. If your story is unfolding as you hoped it would as a child, you have probably intuitively implemented ...
Views: 820 - The Ten Most Dangerous Mistakes YOU Probably Make With Women—And What To Do About It… - by Here Are The Top TenReasons Why Men Fail With Women—And How To Make Sure YOU Avoid Every One OfThese Deadly Common Mistakes...By David DeAngeloMISTAKE#1: Being
Too Much Of A “Nice Guy” Haveyou ever noticed that the really attractive women never seem to be ...
Views: 2572 - The Ten Steps to Financial Success - by The ordinary (and perhaps even lazy) person's sure and steady way to wealth and happiness.
The "secrets" to better money management and perhaps even "riches". No, really there are no secrets. It's all simple basic common-sense.
I have seen statistics that reveal that 95% of Americans after ...
Views: 7469 - The Terrible Truth About How Karma Works - by Sooner or Later, You're Dancin' With the Reaper: While on Earth, you are living in the worlds of karma and reincarnation. As Soul you are eternal. You have past, present, and future lives. To grow in love, joy, and awareness, you reincarnate into a series of physical bodies to experience ...
Views: 7505 - The Terrorpath - mind of the terrorist - by As the bombings in USA, terrorist psychopaths (terrorpaths) are intelligent individuals generally. However, intelligence does not correlate with emotional intelligence, compassion, feelings for others or traditional moral values.
In particular they have no sense of social norms or ...
Views: 1500 - The Thin Commandments - by One of the things that is so difficult to understand is the dedication to thinness beyond a reasonable doubt. I know it is hard to comprehend how someone could relentlessly pursue something that is killing her/him and ruining the family, etc. Who or what is telling her to do these things? Where ...
Views: 1712 - The Three P's of Success! - by Starting and building an Internet business is not an easy task. There is the never-ending learning about promotion, marketing, website design and building, technical problems, HTML, cgi, java; the list goes on and on. There are a few things you should think about when you are planning your ...
Views: 777 - THE TIME TO ACT - by Engaging in genuine discipline requires that you develop the ability to take action. You don't need to be hasty if it isn't required, but you don't want to lose much time either. Here's the time to act: when the idea is hot and the emotion is strong.
Let's say you would like to build your ...
Views: 610 - The Time to Give Is Now - by August 1998 marks the first anniversary of the deaths of Mother Teresa and Princess Diana. Rather than honor their memory with platitudes, why don’t we memorialize them with our own lives by following their examples?
Their deaths remind us how a person is measured.
How do we measure a person? ...
Views: 995 - The Toddler's Guide To Perseverance - by My two year old daughter asks me for ice cream about one hundred times a day. You think I'm exaggerating for effect, but I am really not. She starts when she first gets up in the morning, requesting it as her breakfast. (I say no). She asks mid-morning, several times. She asks for it as an ...
Views: 914 - The Top 10 Lessons from the Year 2000 U.S. Presidential Election - by By the time you read this, it may all be over. Or, they may still be counting votes and going to court. Either way, it's never too early to start taking some lessons from one of the most intriquing elections in American history.
Here's what I've learned....
1. You have only what you have... ...
Views: 819 - The Top 10 List of Free Assessment Tests on The Web - by 1. Communication Style Profile
http://www.communicationu.com/103.html
Are you looking to become a better communicator to even more people? This assessment tool will assist you to narrow down the specific communications areas you'd want to work on next.
2. Do You Have a Fear of ...
Views: 1349 - The Top 10 Phrases and words to avoid when presenting - by When a speaker uses poor grammar or has error in their speech, their credibility can be destroyed. Here are words and phrases that can make a good speech and a good speaker lose the audience.
1. Irregardless
Although some people say this isn't really a word, it can be found in Webster's. ...
Views: 5636 - The Top 10 Reasons to Hire a Business or Executive Coach - by 1. TO KEEP UP
You can't solve tomorrow's issues with yesterday's strategies. An experienced Coach helps you develop the capacity to handle the increased complexity of your world.
2. TIME
The Executive Business Coach is trained to help you identify what's important now and in the future as ...
Views: 1032 - The Top 10 Self-Care List - Part 1 - by What can you do differently the next time you find yourself overwhelmed or stressed out? How can you add additional self-caring rituals to your life? Below are some examples of interesting things to do when what you need is a "serenity break."
I offer this Top Ten List and its other "Parts" in ...
Views: 5845 - The Top 10 Steps to Becoming Irresistibly Attractive - by The term Irresistibly Attractive refers to the idea of great people, ideas, opportunities, things and more, come TO you vs you chasing them or being promotive, seductive or acquisitive in nature.
1. Don't need much.
If you need something, usually it will run away/escape you. Get your ...
Views: 781 - THE TOP 10 STEPS TO GUILT-FREE LIVING - by Too many people live in a state of constant guilt. They feel guilty if they spend a cent on themselves. They feel guilty if they are not constantly at the beck and call of someone else. They feel guilty if anything goes wrong in the life of any of their loved ones, because, somehow, they should ...
Views: 1429 - THE TOP 10 STEPS TO GUILT-FREE LIVING - by Too many people live in a state of constant guilt. They feel guilty if they spend a cent on themselves. They feel guilty if they are not constantly at the beck and call of someone else. They feel guilty if anything goes wrong in the life of any of their loved ones, because, somehow, they should ...
Views: 850 - The Top 10 Steps Towards Finding Your Ideal Career - by Have you ever heard of "Dream Boards" or "Treasure Chest Boards"? They are a visual picture of the dreams you have for your life and assist you to turn those dreams into reality! Here is my take on them:
1) Purchase a large piece of paper, such as "oak tag" or "poster board" in whatever color ...
Views: 809 - The Top 10 Steps Towards Finding Your Ideal Career - by Want a career that brings a smile to your heart? Don't know exactly what that career might be? This Top Ten contains a list of ideas that can start you on your way. Make the process fun by scheduling a visit your favorite place - beach, mountain, whatever -- where you can compile your lists and ...
Views: 721 - The Top 10 Things You Will Be Glad You Did Today! - by An investment in yourself is one of the greatest investments you can ever make. Invest time today to replenish yourself. Try one or several of the following:
1. Take a long relaxing walk.
2. Read a short inspiring story
3. Take a soothing bath in your favorite scented bubble bath or bath ...
Views: 878 - The Top 10 Tips for Maintaining Healthy Boundaries in Communcation - by 1. Monitor the "communication culture" of your home and your work.
Is gossip the norm? Is sarcasm and insensitivity the norm? If so, it's time to take a stand and to shift to a higher level of sensitivity and respect.
2. Allow the people who will be affected by the decisions that you make to ...
Views: 1568 - THE TOP 10 WAYS of ATTRACTING NEW PEOPLE, PERSONALLY and PROFESSIONALLY - by Whether you are attracting new clients for your business, have moved into a new community and want to make friends, have started a new job, or are open to romance, here are some ways to attract new people:
1. Smile.
I recently heard of a man who met his fiance when she gave him a friendly ...
Views: 1538 - The Top 10 Ways to Get Some Peace & Quiet - by If you'd like to try, here are a few ideas to get you started:
1. Plan daily "quiet time".
The best way to quiet down is to plan 30-minutes (or more) of daily quiet time. Time you can spend quietly, with yourself and your thoughts.
2. Create a noise-free zone.
Designate one room of your ...
Views: 882 - THE TOP 10 WAYS TO RECOVER FROM A LOVE TRAUMA SYNDROME - by * A psychological condition that develops in response to a damaged or failed love relationship.
1. Recognize that romantic breakups can be traumatic, and that your feeling devastated -- even for a long time -- is nothing to be ashamed of.
2. Do Not Wallow. Commit to an active stance -- ...
Views: 7090 - The Top 7 - How Well do you Speak? - by The ability to speak well can enhance your career, clinch a sale, sell a point of view and increase an executive's productivity. Coach Sandra Schrift, founder of the first national speakers?bureau in San Diego, shares a few insights on making a presentation.
1. The most important objective of ...
Views: 759 - The Top Ten Mental Priciples for Evoking Your Greatness - by Are you reaching your full potential in your personal and business life? When you stop the nonsense thinking, you recapture an enormous amount of time and energy and get on with accomplishing all that you desire in life. Your consistent achievement sends your confidence through the roof and you ...
Views: 1395 - The Top Ten Reasons to Play - by 1. Play is the path to fun and profit.
Play opens up new channels of creativity and increases the level of satisfaction we experience at work. How employees feel about their company is directly related to their level of productivity and creativity. Research shows that highly motivated employees ...
Views: 1376 - The Top Ten Steps for Tapping into Courage - by Aristotle believed that courage is the first of human virtues
because it makes the other virtues possible.
Courage is a muscle that can be strong and established
through exercise or it can grow flaccid through lack of use.
Here is an exercise to help you build your courage.
These steps ...
Views: 1243 - THE TOP TEN STEPS TO A SUCCESSFUL LIFE - by 1. MAKE YOUR INTUITION YOUR ALLY
How does your intuition speak to you? Do you receive information in words, feelings, a body sensation? Do you just know? Ask your intuition questions and pay attention to the answers and act on the information you receive.
2. PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT BRINGS YOU ...
Views: 774 - The Top Ten Things I Learned from Mister Rogers - by Fred Rogers has received virtually every major award in television and dozens of others from special-interest groups in education and early childhood, and he's one of my heroes. He makes everyone feel special and valued. Here are the top 10 things I learned from Mister Rogers:
1. "You can ...
Views: 1148 - The Top Ten Things to Know About Optimism - by 1. Optimism is learned.
If it's learned, it can be changed! If you don't feel you're optimistic and would like to be, put yourself around someone who is and observe and listen, or work with a coach.
2. People who are optimistic have learned to modulate their inner states.
According to Dr. ...
Views: 1113 - The Top Ten Tips for Communication With Children - by Most people have more training before they receive their driver's license than before they become a parent. Educating yourself on how to communicate effectively with your child can be the key to achieving your parenting goals. If you do not have children of your own, these 10 tips can help you ...
Views: 1524 - The Top Ten Tips for Jump-Starting Your Child's Education - by Toddlers have a greater ability to acquire new skills and information than children who are 5, 6, or 7 years old. Research indicates that introducing reading, language, and math skills in the toddler years may make school success come more easily to your child for years to come.
1. "Narrate" ...
Views: 955 - The Top Ten Tips for Keeping Your Toddler Safe - by Parents always say, "I just looked away for a minute" when serious accidents happen to their toddlers. Safety First!
1. Be watchful of balloons. Many parents do not realize that when a toddler swallows a balloon, it will probably be difficult to do the Heimlich maneuver to clear the child's ...
Views: 849 - The Top Ten Tips for Managing Anger, Conflict, and Emotional Tension - by To be a safe and predictable person for those around you at work and at home, it is essential that you are able to maintain your composure when you feel like your 'buttons' are being pushed. This strength will help you to achieve your goals in business as well as your goals for your personal ...
Views: 3872 - The Top Ten Tips for Potty Training Your Child - by What parent feels knowledgeable and confident about potty training their child? Potty training is one of the greatest challenges that both children and their parents face in the first few years of a child's life.
1. Dress your child in underwear at about 28 months of age when the child is at ...
Views: 1126 - The Top Ten Tips for Using Non-Verbal Behavior to Improve Your Relationships - by Excellent communication skills are the key to success in your personal and professional life. Research shows that non-verbal communication is actually more important than verbal communication.
1. 'Dance' with the non-verbal signals being sent your way on a moment-to-moment basis. Stop and ask ...
Views: 9823 - The Top Ten Tips on Disciplining Your Toddler - by How can I support my toddler's spontanaeity while supporting his need to learn to behave in ways that will help him to get along well in relationships and at school? How can I discipline my toddler without causing him to feel shame?
1. Learn to say "no" in a firm, peaceful way that carries ...
Views: 1080 - The Top Ten Tips on Storytelling and Making an Impact - by All great communicators are great storytellers. Listeners are more open to receiving when they hear the message delivered in a story format - they can lower their walls and defenses because the message is coming to them in a safe and indirect way. Wherever you want to make an impact, tell a ...
Views: 863 - The Transforming Power of Mirroring - by What is Mirroring?
In this millenium, we have new sources of power that drive technology at ever increasing speeds. As rapidly as we expand the horizons of our technological forces, we move away from a source of power that exists within all human beings.
The power to transform, to catalyze ...
Views: 732 - The treatment of ADHD and the MTA Trials - by “Stimulant” medications have been around for many years and are generally regarded as first line medical treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Methylphenidate and dextroamphetamine compounds are the leaders in this group of medications with a variety of delivery ...
Views: 986 - The Trinity of Health: Align Body, Mind and Soul in Order to Achieve Health and Happiness for Your Whole Life - by Nowadays, everyone seems to be working 60 hour weeks, eating on the run, and complaining that they are not happy. Is this any way to live? People today are out of balance, suggests clinical psychologist and metaphysician Carmen Harra. In order to have a long, rich, healthy life, the body, mind ...
Views: 1064 - The Truth About Affiliate Programs - by Affiliate programs are a brilliant idea. For the owner of the product, they're a way of recruiting a veritable army of salespeople to promote your product without having to pay them a dime unless and until they generate a sale. For the affiliate, they're a great way of earning extra cash from an ...
Views: 809 - The Truth About Pure Collagen - by Let's start with what happens to your body as you age.In your teen's and early 20's there is an abundance ofgrowth hormone and this promotes the growth of musclestendons and ligaments, and collagen is used as thebuilding protein for this growth.
When we get in to our mid twenties obviously the ...
Views: 1357 - The Truth About Pure Collagen - by Let's start with what happens to your body as you age.In your teen's and early 20's there is an abundance ofgrowth hormone and this promotes the growth of musclestendons and ligaments, and collagen is used as thebuilding protein for this growth.
When we get in to our mid twenties obviously the ...
Views: 709 - The Truth About Pure Collagen - by Let's start with what happens to your body as you age.In your teen's and early 20's there is an abundance ofgrowth hormone and this promotes the growth of musclestendons and ligaments, and collagen is used as thebuilding protein for this growth.
When we get in to our mid twenties obviously the ...
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